CAPT Professional Development Conference

Thank you all for attending the 2019 conference in St. Andrews, NB.  We had a lot of positive feedback on the program, speakers, venue and networking.  We will work on the issues you noted in the evaluation forms for next years event.

We have not selected the location for the 2020 conference yet but check back soon as we will be posting it shortly!

Thank you again to our all delegates and sponsors for this great event!

All the best!

SPONSORS

EXHIBITORS

Apotex

Apotex Inc. was founded in 1974, and is the largest Canadian-owned pharmaceutical company. From its 2 employees, 5,000 square foot beginning, the company has grown to employ over 10,000 people in research, development, manufacturing and distribution facilities world-wide. The Canadian operations of the Apotex Group of Companies have over 6,000 employees. Extensive investments in Canadian facilities include over 3 million square feet in manufacturing and R&D facilities in Richmond Hill, Toronto, Etobicoke, Brantford, Windsor and Winnipeg. Apotex produces more than 300 generic pharmaceuticals in approximately 4,000 dosages and formats which, in Canada, are used to fill over 89 million prescriptions a year – the largest amount of any pharmaceutical company in this country.

Today, Apotex is a necessary and trusted member of Canada’s healthcare community. The company’s pharmaceuticals can be found in virtually every pharmacy and healthcare facility in Canada and are exported to over 115 countries around the globe.

Although the company’s own business is developing and manufacturing generic pharmaceuticals, the success of Apotex has enabled it to diversify into a number of other health-related areas. The Apotex Pharmaceutical Group of Companies also researches, develops, manufactures and distributes fine chemicals, non-prescription and private label medicines, and disposable plastics for medical use.

Canadian Pharmacists Association

The pharmacy profession and health care in general are changing, creating new opportunities for pharmacists to focus on providing better patient care. Since 1907 our national, non-profit organization has charted the course through many developments in pharmacy, and continues to be the national voice of Canadian pharmacists.

Our Mission: Advancing the health and well-being of Canadians through excellence in pharmacist care.

Fresenius Kabi

Fresenius Kabi is a leading global health care company focusing on products for the therapy and care of critically and chronically ill patients inside and outside the hospital. We develop, produce and market pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Fresenius Kabi Canada is a diverse pharmaceutical company committed to supplying high quality, cost-effective pharmaceutical products and services to Canadians. Our product portfolio includes intravenous specialty and generic medicines, transfusion technologies, infusion therapies, parenteral nutrition and related medical devices.

With our corporate philosophy of “caring for life”, we are dedicated to improving patient quality of life by putting essential medicines and technologies in the hands of people who help patients across Canada.

Healthmark

OFFERING MEDICAL AND PHARMACY PRODUCTS AND AUTOMATION TO THE CANADIAN HEALTHCARE MARKET FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS

Since 1990, Healthmark has developed an excellent reputation for providing innovative pharmacy and IV products, as well as systems that offer cost-effectiveness, production efficiencies, safety and ease of use. This reputation has been built on a comprehensive line of products addressing pharmacies (Hospital, Oncology Centres, Retail, Long Term Care, Home Infusion, Compounding and Corrections) needs for unit dose packaging and dispensing as well as intravenous and chemotherapy drug preparation. This has expanded over the years to include automated systems for inventory management, Vial filling/Pill counting, Will-call retrieval, Packaging verification and much more.

With many thousands of pieces of equipment in facilities across Canada we have a strong record of dedicated after sales service and technical support.

Our unique expertise in medication packaging combined with customer demand has enabled us to establish a RePackaging Outsource Production Facility. Our customers drop ship bulk oral meds and we send back custom labelled unit dose oral liquids in cups, syringes, blister cards, pouches, and more. Recently we have launched our first commercial oral unit dose liquid product.

We continue to acquire new products that offer our clients innovative and safety oriented – cost-effective solutions including a line of latest technology RFID solutions for accurate drug inventory management.

Innovation OncoSoulutions

Innovative OncoSolutions is a Canadian company dedicated to providing meaningful solutions in oncology and pharmacy settings. Our current focus is ensuring employee safety during the handling of hazardous drugs and providing solutions that predict patient safety when they receive compounded drugs. We are the exclusive Canadian distributor of Equashield TM a second generation Closed-System Drug Transfer Device.   In addition, we provide third party certification services for sterile compounding and we are the exclusive distributor in Canada for compounding QMS, a pharmacy quality management software system and for QleanSpace TM adaptable clean room solutions.

Loblaw Companies Limited

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada’s food and pharmacy leader and the nation’s largest retailer. Loblaw provides Canadians with an unparalleled mix of value, assortment and convenience, and offers Canadians two of the country’s most recognized brands – President’s Choice and no name. The acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, along with the powerful Life Brand and Optimum brand, has only served to reinforce our leadership position in the marketplace.

We take pride and ownership in helping Canadians live life well. We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional experience for our Pharmacy customers and delighting them every step of the way!

We can offer Growth Opportunities, Comprehensive Training, Flexible Schedules, Health & Dental Benefits

Come share our vision and passion in delivering a superior customer experience. Be a part of our growing Health & Wellness philosophy!

Visit: loblaw.ca/careers

Roche Diabetes Care

Roche Diabetes Care is a pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring systems and a global leader for diabetes management systems and services.

Shoppers Drug Mart

Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation is a licensor of full-service retail drug stores operating under the name Shoppers Drug Mart® (Pharmaprix® in Québec).

Shoppers Drug Mart is made up of Central Office, Retail Stores, and the Healthcare Businesses.

Retail & Pharmacy Careers

With more than 1,300 locally owned and operated stores from coast to coast, the Shoppers Drug Mart®/ Pharmaprix® network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work.

Each store has an Associate-Owner, so you will work for a local business while having the support of a national brand.

A HealthWATCH® Pharmacist is the cornerstone of every locally owned Shoppers Drug Mart®/ Pharmaprix® store. The practice of pharmacy is our focus, and we take it very seriously.

Work for a local owner who truly cares and understands your work – because they are a pharmacist too.

For a career opportunity of a lifetime visit www.careers.shoppersdrugmart.ca

Sobeys/Safeway

A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc., with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton’s Drug Stores, our pharmacies provide pharmacy services within our retail grocery sites (i.e. Sobeys, Safeway) and as stand-alone locations (Lawtons).  We provide Continuing Care, medical and pharmacy services (e.g. filling prescriptions, medical supplies and equipment, etc.) through contractual agreements with long-term care facilities.  Additionally, through our Lawtons stores with Home Healthcare offerings in Atlantic Canada we provide home medical supplies and services, which includes selling, renting and servicing medical equipment. Our pharmacy teams are comprised of a blend of licensed and non-licensed staff working at the top of their regulatory scope.

Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food, shopping and patient centric care experiences, Sobeys’ purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians.

Sterinova

Sterinova is a Canadian pharmaceutical company who develops and manufactures ready-to-use injectable products. We are motivated by the need to provide high quality products to patients and health care professionals working in hospitals or community pharmacies.

Our goal is to develop ready-to-use injectable syringes and intravenous solution bags that will meet health care professionals’ specific needs. Our team consists of several people who combine many years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry and they understand very well the issues of the health system.

Nearly 70 people are actually working at Sterinova and more people will join us shortly.

Trudell Medical International

TMI is a global leader in respiratory medical devices; distribution into over 110 countries.  Our research and innovation focus is on asthma and COPD; addressing particularly vulnerable high risk patient populations (pediatrics and geriatrics). With over 300 patents, our award winning products are designed, developed, validated, and manufactured in London, Ontario.  Our products and scientific research have been validated in over 500 peer-reviewed articles and publications